Police hit two robbers, foil attempted robbery on MoMo vendor at Tema Community 6
The Ghana Police Service has foiled an attempted robbery attack targeting a mobile money vendor at Tema Community 6.
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The incident, which reportedly occurred on April 13, 2026, is alleged to have involved a gun battle between the suspects and security personnel.
According to initial accounts, three people are believed to have lost their lives. This includes two suspected robbers and one victim linked to the incident. The suspects are alleged to have targeted the MoMo vendor during the attempted robbery.
The swift intervention by the police is said to have prevented the situation from escalating further, bringing the attempted attack under control.
As of now, Ghanaians are awaiting an official and detailed statement from the authorities regarding the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
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Police receive praise after foiling robbery
Netizens have thronged online as they commend the Ghana Police for their steadfast security response during the incident. Below are some of the comments they shared.
Amaru Shakor wrote:
"Ghana police God richly bless you and protect you always on the line of duty 🙏🏻."
Nana k🫡 added:
"People are just playing with their lives. Exchanging your life for little money. Ghana police are always active to catch criminals ooo. Say no to [Explecite]."
Adass Munchii GH wrote:
"Okay, it happened at the hotel closer to Passions."
FredTech Security System shared:
"My area paa 🙏🙏."
Nana Yaa Pentecost commented:
"I was there ooo hmmm."
RÉASÖÑ W M💀added:
"God bless Ghana police 🙏."
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Armed robbery claims life of Berekum Chelsea forward
Berekum Chelsea have been thrown into mourning following reports that forward Dominic Frimpong has died after a violent robbery attack on the team bus.
The tragic incident occurred on Sunday, April 12, as the squad made their way back from a Ghana Premier League fixture against FC Samartex in Samreboi.
According to Flashscore, Chelsea had just suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat in their Week 29 Ghana Premier League encounter when their return journey turned into a nightmare.
According to a statement released by the club, the team bus was ambushed by heavily armed men along the Bibiani-Goaso road near Ahyiresu.
The attackers reportedly blocked the road, forcing the vehicle to halt before opening fire.
In a detailed account shared on Facebook, the club described how masked assailants, wielding guns and assault rifles, began shooting at the bus as the driver attempted to reverse to safety.
Players and officials were left with no choice but to abandon the vehicle and run into nearby bushes to escape the gunfire.
The club confirmed that several members of the travelling party sustained injuries during the chaotic incident.
Emergency assistance came swiftly, with a police patrol team responding promptly to the distress call.
According to Berekum Chelsea, residents of Ahyiresu also offered temporary refuge to the shaken players and staff, while officials of Bibiani Gold Stars extended support in the aftermath.
Chelsea also expressed gratitude to the police, local community, media, and the leadership of the Ghana Football Association for their rapid response during the crisis.earlier
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Police arrest 3 UDS students for robbery
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that three Level 400 students of the University for Development Studies are in police custody after their alleged involvement in an armed robbery.
Joy News reported that the suspects are from the Nyankpala and Dungu campuses of the university.
They have appeared in court and been remanded as investigations are ongoing, as they work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the case.
Source: YEN.com.gh
